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This day in history: Rabindranath Tagore’s birth anniversary

What happened today in history (May 7): Cologne Congress founded in the Netherlands, Belgian soccer team beat the Netherlands 1-2, American TV series, ‘Kraft TV Theater’ premiered on NBC, etc

This day in history: Rabindranath Tagore’s birthday

Today in History, May 7: The week is almost over, and we know you’re probably spending the weekend preparing for the next day. While you make the most of your day, we’re here to update your knowledge about today. So without further ado, let’s get started. Today is the day the American Medical Association was founded, Mother’s Day was established by the US Congress and Baahubali 2: The Summary became the highest-grossing Indian film to earn $120 million or more. Keep reading the article to know more.

Historical events on this day

In 1355, more than 100 Jews in Toledo were assassinated by Count Henry of Trastamara.
In 1579, the Cologne Parliament was established in the Netherlands.
In 1644, Louis XIV of France inaugurated the Palace of Versailles.
In 1700, William Penn began holding regular meetings with freedom activists in Africa.
In 1718, Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville founded New Orleans.
In 1727, Empress Catherine I of Russia expelled Jews from Ukraine.
In 1789, the first US Presidential inauguration was held.
In 1800, the Indiana Territory was established.
In 1847, the American Medical Association was founded.
In 1914, Mother’s Day was established by the United States Congress.

Sports event today

In 1922, the Belgian football team defeated the Netherlands 1-2.
In 1945, the formation of the American Negro Baseball League was announced by Branch Rickey
In 1991, Haryana defeated Bombay in the Ranji Cricket Trophy final by 2 runs.

Today’s Arts and Culture Events

In 1947, the American television series, ‘Kraft Television Theater’ premiered on NBC.
In 2011, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’ was released.
In 2017, ‘Baahubali 2: The Endgame’ became the highest-grossing Indian film with $120 million.

Notable deaths on this day

S. NO	Year of death	Personality
first	1873	John Stuart Mill was an English philosopher, economist, and political theorist whose philosophy was based on the idea of individual freedom and the importance of rational thinking.
2	1908	Ludovic Halévy was a French author and playwright who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his contributions to French literature and culture.
3	1940	George Lansbury was a British politician and social reformer who served as leader of the Labor Party from 1932 to 1935.
4	2000	Douglas Fairbanks Jr. is an American actor, producer and businessman best remembered for his roles in ‘The Prisoner of Zenda’ and ‘Gunga Din’

Famous birthdays on this day

S. NO	Year of Birth	Personality
first	1861	Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali poet, philosopher and musician who became the first Asian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.
2	1901	Gary Cooper is an American actor known for his roles in films such as ‘High Noon’, ‘Sergeant York’ and ‘Mr. The action goes to town.
3	1922	Darren McGavin is an American actor and director known for his roles in films such as ‘The Natural’ and ‘Summertime’.
4	1999	Lily-Rose Depp is a French-American actress who made her debut in 2014 with the film ‘Tusk’ and continued to act in several other films.

Conclusion

These are the major events that happened on May 7. We come up with such articles every day. Keep reading them for updates.

Frequently asked questions

What happened today in history (May 7)?

The Cologne Congress was founded in the Netherlands, the Belgian soccer team defeated the Netherlands 1-2, the American television series, ‘Kraft Television Theater’ premiered on NBC, etc.

Which famous person was born on this day (May 7)?

Rabindranath Tagore, Gary Cooper, Darren McGavin and many other famous personalities were born today.

What sporting events happened today?

The Belgian football team defeated the Netherlands 1-2, and Haryana defeated Bombay in the Ranji Cricket Trophy final by 2 runs or more.

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